Madison giveaway marks Tree Planting Week

Madison residents can pick up a free bundle of trees Feb. 15 during Tree Planting Week. The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District sponsors the giveaway, which will take place 8 a.m. to noon in the Tulane University parking lot. The bundle includes two each of myrtle oak, swamp chestnut and winged elm hardwood trees. For $5, residents can pick up a bundle of flowering trees that includes two seedlings each of dogwood, American snowbell and fringe trees.

ALSO: An AARP senior driving class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Denson Robinson Public Services Complex. The course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Lunch will be provided. Call (601) 856-8894 to register.

COMING UP: Registration for MRYC spring baseball is open through Feb. 14. Registration for ages 4 to 6 will remain open until Feb. 28. The registration fee is $85 and will increase after the deadline. Download an application at www.madisonthecity.com under "Local Events."

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Madison giveaway marks Tree Planting Week

Madison residents can pick up a free bundle of trees Feb. 15 during Tree Planting Week. The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District sponsors the giveaway, which will take place 8 a.m. to